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CA Technologies announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Rally Software Development Corp., a provider of agile development software and services. The transaction has been unanimously approved by both Boards of Directors, and is expected to close in the second quarter of CA’s fiscal 2016. Based in Boulder, CO, Rally has approximately 500 employees across four continents and …

Swiss cabling specialist R&M announced the expansion of Network Management System R&M inteliphy3.0. This new version includes an expanded multi-site function, allowing detailed information to be managed for all locations operated by the user. The system collects data, for example, on buildings, rooms, cabling, network cabinets, and other IT infrastructure features. The R&MinteliPhy hardware monitors the plug connections, racks and distributors on site. …

TP-LINKannouncedtheir latest High Power 300Mbps router in India, the TL-WR841HP 300Mbps High PowerWireless N Router meant for the SOHO market. It features a high power amplifier, two 5dBi antennas and high transmission power. The company said the router is also easy to setup with the configuration utility supplied. Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home …

Creative Peripherals a leading distribution network dealing in IT, Imaging, Telecom and Lifestyle products, has been appointed as national distributor by TOTOLINK, a Korea based brand for wireless networking devices. TOTOLINK is entering Indian market with this tie-up and gaining Indian consumer traction with their wide range of Wireless Routers, Range Extenders, Adapters and Switches. The distribution will be primarily …

HP and Bang &Olufsen today announced a collaboration that that brings the sound of Bang &Olufsen and B&O PLAY to HP’s new devices. The devices also feature customizable graphic equalizer. The HP Omen Gaming notebook with Bang &Olufsen is designed specifically for ‘hardcore gamers’, as stated in the press release. Constructed out of premium aluminum, HP has outfitted the Omen …

ViewSonic Corp.introduced the new LightStream™ Series – multimedia projectors for the needs of small- to medium-sized business and consumers. In a press release, ViewSonic said it brings the exclusive SonicExpert technology and built-in ViewSonic SonicMode sound system to deliver higher volume and the absolute best-in-class sound for premium audio experience. The exclusive SuperColor™ technology offers a wider color range for …

Lenovo unveiled three new consumer laptops in advance ofLenovo Tech World, the company’s first exclusive global technology innovation event in Beijing. The new 14-inch Lenovo Z41 and 15-inch Lenovo Z51 laptopsfeature FHD displays, optional AMD discrete graphics and Dolby® DS 1.0 Home Theater® Surround Sound.They come with 802.11 a/c WiFi, latest Intel® CoreTM i7 processor with up to 1 TB …

Blue Coat Systems, Inc. announced the completion of its previously reported acquisition by funds advised by Bain Capital ​. Bain Capital acquired Blue Coat from Thoma Bravo, LLC, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.4 billion. “Blue Coat is a leader in the enterprise security market with its innovative product portfolio and 80 percent of the Fortune 500 as …

Altem Technologies, one of the pioneers of bringing 3D printing technology to India, stepped up its presence in simulation solution by becoming the authorized reseller of MSC Software in India. With this agreement, Altem expands its product portfolio to include enterprise simulation solutions including simulation software and services. MSC Software’s products, which is used by leading Automotive OEMS, Aerospace & …

The Xerox Rialto 900™ Inkjet Press, the new launch announced by Xerox,is the world’s only fully-integrated roll-to-cut sheet, narrow web inkjet press, the company said in a press release. It is designed for print providers who produce 1.5 to 5 million impressions per month and has the smallest footprintof any inkjet press on the market – 11.9 x 5.1 feet/3.58 …